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BV53 ACF

2004 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,681 mi
Last recorded90,681 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Transit102,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ACF
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 90,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 80,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2025 80,873 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 75,782 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 72,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,271 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 64,647 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,741 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 89,872 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 56,418 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 52,661 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 47,666 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,167 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 39,894 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 39,892 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 35,750 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 32,596 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,548 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,277 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 22,759 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,129 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 13,036 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BV53 ACF is a 2004 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 102,384 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 ACF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV53 ACF registered?

BV53 ACF is a 2004 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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The MOT history for BV53 ACF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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